ability to understand, interpret, and analyze graphic, pictorial, or written material

ability to apply abstractions to particulars, and to apply hypotheses, concepts, theories,
and principles to given data.

Computer-based Scoring: CLEP computer-based (CBT) exams are scored without a penalty for incorrect guessing.
The raw score--the number of correct responses--is translated into a scaled score.
The scaled scores for CLEP CBT are reported in a range from 20 to 80.

At Ferris, candidates taking the Social Sciences and History exam earn credit for
a score of 50 or higher.

Course(s) and Credits

Cultural Enrichment Elective 3 credits

Credits apply to 100-level cultural enrichment electives only. Credits will not meet
the global consciousness component of the general education requirements.

Social Awareness Elective 3 credits

Credits apply to 100-level social awareness electives only. Credits will not meet
foundations course requirements or the requirement that one course must deal with
issues of race/ethnicity and/or gender or the global consciousness component of the
general education requirements.

Please note that if you have taken a class in any of the subjects covered, you are NOT
eligible to take this exam.